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Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman releases Report of the Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline for 2019-2025 •DAY-NULM organises consultative workshop with States /UTs on DAY-NULM Pakhwada “SHEHRI SAMRIDDHI UTSAV 2020” scheduled during March 28- April 12, 2020 •Induction of Flight Inspection System Aircraft (Dornier-228) •MOHUA… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

2019-2020 – My Plans

The world constantly wants you to behave or think in a certain way. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” To me, Learning is Forever, Precious like Diamonds.  It never ends, its value never diminishes.  After my… Read More 2019-2020 – My Plans

Ethical Alliance Daily News

Ethical Alliance Daily News   China: Chinese social media giant Tencent says it fired more than 60 employees this year for corruption and briberyDec 30, 2019 07:30 pm Tencent Holdings said it fired more than 60 employees for alleged corruption and bribery during the first three quarters of this year, with 10 of those handed over… Read More Ethical Alliance Daily News

Best Newsletter of 2019

This is a special annual edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you predictably and reliably this weekend. If you missed the two annual specials of the year’s loveliest children’s books and overall favorite books, they are here and here. And if you find any value and joy in my labor… Read More Best Newsletter of 2019

WORD OF THE DAY Lugubrious

WORD OF THE DAY   Lugubrious loo-GOO-bree-əs Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 16th century   1 Sad or gloomy 2 Exaggeratedly mournful       Examples of Lugubrious in a sentence   “The recent loss of their aunt cast a lugubrious shadow over the family gathering.”   “Her lugubrious attitude seemed more about getting attention than mourning any… Read More WORD OF THE DAY Lugubrious

Ethical Alliance Daily News

Ethical Alliance Daily News   United States: Federal probe reveals United Auto Workers bosses ‘spent $1 million of union dues and training money on lavish dinners, rounds of golf, extended stays at Palm Springs villa and $60K on CIGARS’Dec 27, 2019 08:00 pm Former United Auto Workers President Gary Jones in a single day dropped $13,000… Read More Ethical Alliance Daily News

Do you Ski?

Ski Free verse by jay Boarders, however hard they try,Will always be only.Down, down, down into the darkness of the boarders,Gently they go – the lonesome, the sole, the solitary.The sled that’s really plastic,Above all others is the toboggan.A toboggan is fictile. a toboggan is impressionable,a toboggan is integrative, however.A snowmobile, however hard it tries,Will… Read More Do you Ski?

IACC Newsletter update

An exclusive daily alert Ø  The rupee erased its early gains to settle down by 4 paise at a three-week low of 71.31 against the US currency yesterday, marking its fifth straight day of losses amid heavy selling in domestic equities and steady rise in crude oil prices. Month-end dollar demand and weakness in domestic equities… Read More IACC Newsletter update

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Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Year end Review of M/O Social Justice and Empowerment & DEPwD •Reforms by boiler division for EoDB •FM releases postage stamp to commemorate distinguished service and contribution of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in protecting the nation •Vice President asks policy makers to place citizen welfare at… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Text of PM’s address at the foundation stone laying ceremony of AB Vajpayee Medical University in Lucknow •Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh gives away Awards for Excellence in Defence Estates Management •Vice President asks policy makers to place citizen welfare at the center of governance •New… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Use innovation and technology to better common man’s life: Vice President •Cabinet approves funds to the tune of Rs. 627.40 crore for 10 projects sanctioned during 2018-19 in Swadesh Darshan Scheme •Cabinet approves ex-post facto the agreement between India and Uzbekistan on Cooperation in the field… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Did you know…

Did you know… … that today, besides being Christmas in many countries (Merry Christmas!), is the birthday of Rudolph? Robert May created Rudolph in 1939 as an assignment for Montgomery Ward. The retailer had been buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year and decided that creating their own book would save money.… Read More Did you know…

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Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •PM greets the nation on Christmas •Vice President asks policy makers to place citizen welfare at the center of governance •Cattle wealth is national wealth – Vice President •Text of PM’s address at the launch of Atal Jal Yojna •PM Launches Atal Bhujal Yojana •PM Lays… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Cabinet approves Signing of MoU between India and Brazil on Bioenergy Cooperation •Cabinet approves ex-post facto agreement on Security Cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia •Cabinet approves Signing of Protocol to amend the Air Services Agreement between India and Switzerland •Cabinet approves Promulgation of the Insolvency… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Ethical Alliance Daily News

Ethical Alliance Daily News   United Kingdom: SFO close to plea-bargain deal with Airbus over bribery claimsDec 23, 2019 08:00 pm The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is closing in on a deal with Airbus to end a long investigation into claims of bribery and corruption at the plane-maker. The agency is believed to be within weeks… Read More Ethical Alliance Daily News

NEWS FROM THE WEEK

NEWS FROM THE WEEK Modi Govt’s focus on formalisation and modernisation of Indian economy; PM chairs National Ganga Council meeting & more! Govt’s focus is on formalisation as well as modernisation of Indian economy: PM Addressing the centenary celebrations of ASSOCHAM, PM Modi said the government is building the Indian economy on two strong pillars… Read More NEWS FROM THE WEEK

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Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 11 OPD services at AIIMS, Bathinda •Vice President urges film fraternity to avoid depicting violence, vulgarity, and obscenity; •‘Nagpur Resolution: A Holistic approach for empowering citizens’ adopted during regional conference organised by DARPG in Nagpur •PM pays tributes to former PM Chaudhary… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Brainpickings.org Newsletter

 welcome to this week’s edition of the brainpickings.org newsletter by Maria Popova. If you missed last week’s edition — Margaret Atwood on marriage, Shelley on animal rights, an illustrated invitation to presence with the passage of time on the shortest day of the year — you can catch up right here; if you missed the two annual specials… Read More Brainpickings.org Newsletter

Special Annual Newsletter Brainpickings.org

This is a special annual edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you reliably this weekend. NOTE: This is a long edition and your email program might have truncated it by default – if it appears so, click here to read it unsavaged. If you missed the annual selection of the year’s loveliest… Read More Special Annual Newsletter Brainpickings.org

WORD OF THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY   Celerity sə-LER-it-ee Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 15th century   1 Swiftness or rapid movement 2 In oceanography, individual wave speed       Examples of Celerity in a sentence   “When the fire alarm went off, everyone headed to the exits with celerity.”   “Judging the celerity of an incoming wave is… Read More WORD OF THE DAY

MY FAV NEWSLETTER

This is the Brain Pickings midweek pick-me-up: Once a week, I plunge into my 13-year archive and choose something worth resurfacing and resavoring as timeless nourishment for heart, mind, and spirit. (If you don’t yet subscribe to the standard Sunday newsletter of new pieces published each week, you can sign up here – it’s free.) If you missed last… Read More MY FAV NEWSLETTER

MY FAV NEWSLETTER

This is a special annual edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you predictably and reliably this weekend. NOTE: This is a long edition and your email program might have truncated it by default – if it appears so, click here to read it unsavaged. And if you are enjoying this labor of… Read More MY FAV NEWSLETTER

My fav newsletter

This is a special annual edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you predictably and reliably this weekend. NOTE: This is a long edition and your email program might have truncated it by default – if it appears so, click here to read it unsavaged. And if you are enjoying this labor of… Read More My fav newsletter

Ethical Alliance Daily News

Ethical Alliance Daily News   United States: SEC Charges Former Goldman Sachs Executive With FCPA ViolationsDec 17, 2019 08:00 pm The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive Tim Leissner for engaging in a corruption scheme, by which he obtained millions of dollars by paying unlawful bribes to various government… Read More Ethical Alliance Daily News

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Lt Gen M.M. Naravane appointed as Chief of Army Staff •Successful launch of two BrahMos missiles from land and air platforms •Ministries of Health and WCD identify areas of convergence for enhancing nutrition, and health of women and children •GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information Bureau Government of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •NTA ConductsJoint CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 successfully •Extension of date of Direct Tax payment in respect of third installment of advance tax for FY 2019-20 •Auction for Sale (Re-Issue) of ‘6.17% GS 2021’, Auction for Sale (Re-Issue) of ‘7.27% GS 2026’, Auction for Sale (Re-Issue)… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Ethical Alliance Daily News 

Ethical Alliance Daily News   United States: U.S. imposes sanctions on son of Nicaragua’s presidentDec 16, 2019 08:00 pm The United States imposed sanctions on another son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Rafael, on Thursday, accusing him of money laundering and corruption, in the latest effort by Washington to put pressure on the leftist government. The… Read More Ethical Alliance Daily News 

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Press Information Bureau Government of India •Setting up of Sports School •Fund Allocation to Nehru Yuva Kendras •Roadmap for Development of Sports •Steps taken by Governmenttopromote Shipbuildingin Indian Shipyards •National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (ii), 2019–declaration of written result thereof •Consultative Committee Meeting of M/O Social Justice & Empowerment held •Union Minister for… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

QOTD

Leo Rosten “Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them.”via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/38rDxEG December 10, 2019 at 11:50AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/leo-rosten-quotes Laura Ingalls Wilder “Home is the nicest word there is.”via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/36ugdEk December 13, 2019 at 11:51AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/laura-ingalls-wilder-quotes Maya Angelou “There’s a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can… Read More QOTD

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Vice President tells students to aim high, dream big and work hard to make the nation great •Year-End Review -2019 of Ministry of Corporate Affairs •Dharmendra Pradhan calls for Greater Synergy Between Academia, Industry and Policy Making for Realising India’s Aspirations •Vice President lauds Gujarat Police… Read More

Punch – an interesting newsletter

Our friends at TASTE tapped some of the world’s best bakers to reimagine classic holiday cookies. Just add drinks and you’ve got yourself a party. Download free!     ALWAYS IN SEASON   The New 7&7 RECIPE Jungle Bird RECIPE   Cali-Fornication On The Beach RECIPE Manila Hotel Mint Julep RECIPE   Espresso Martini RECIPE Doppio Spritz… Read More Punch – an interesting newsletter

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Press Information BureauGovernment of India •Rashtrapati Bhavan Hosts Conference of Heads of Central Universities /Institutes of Higher Learning •Shri R. K. Singh Inaugurated the 29th National Energy Conservation day and Presented the Awards •Prime Minister chairs first meeting of National Ganga Council •Youth must be made aware of the contributions and grand vision of Sardar… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Shri R. K. Singh Inaugurated the 29th National Energy Conservation day Celebrated and Presented the Awards •CCI approves acquisition of shares in SBI General Insurance by Honey Wheat •Huge subsidy burden for fertilizers •Presentation made by Chief Economic Adviser K. Subramanian on measures taken to boost… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chairs meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence •ACC appointments •Growth of Silk Production •Quality of Tap Water Being Supplied in Metro Cities •India’s Foreign Trade: November 2019 •Medical benefits to dependent parents of employees •Expansion of Export of Cotton •Timely… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

WORD OF THE DAY   Punctilious punk-TIL-ee-uhs Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, early 17th century   1 Concerned with strict adherence to rules and codes of conduct 2 Precise or nitpicky       Examples of Punctilious in a sentence   “With his punctilious nature, he was sure to do well in the Army.”   “She was so… Read More

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Setting up of Sports School •Fund Allocation to Nehru Yuva Kendras •Roadmap for Development of Sports •Steps taken by Governmenttopromote Shipbuildingin Indian Shipyards •National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (ii), 2019–declaration of written result thereof •Consultative Committee Meeting of M/O Social Justice & Empowerment held… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Did you know…

Did you know… … that today is Jack Frost Day? On December 11, 1998, the movie “Jack Frost,” starring Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston, premiered nationwide. Celebrate everything frosty today! 🙂 ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” — Victor Hugo Helping Leader to Do Better, Still… Read More Did you know…

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Status of Fit India Programme •Status of Women and Child Development Under SDGs of UN •Promotion of Silk Export •Ministry of HRD is implementing the Scheme of Vocationalisation of School Education to promote vocational education among children: HRD Minister •Sexual Harassment of Children in Juvenile Homes… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India •Fraud by E – Commerce Companies •37th National Symposium of Heads of Police Training Institutions to be held in New Delhi on 12th and 13th, December, 2019 •3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi •Public Views Invited For Amending the Specifications of… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

WORD OF THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY   Dilatory DIL-ə-tohr-ee Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 15th century   1 Intending to cause delay 2 Wasting time or procrastinating       Examples of Dilatory in a sentence   “His client was late, so the lawyer pulled out dilatory tactics to stall.”   “Cleaning his room was just a dilatory effort to… Read More WORD OF THE DAY

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Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Expansion of Khadi Retail Outlets •SFIO’s Market Research Analysis Unit prepares 55 reports on fraud & misappropriation by Companies; SFIO assigned 12 for probe •Government has introduced 33 tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds •J&K Lt Governor Shri Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurates •About 5.70 Lakh Micro Enterprises… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Brainpickings.org Newsletter I like

welcome to this week’s edition of the brainpickings.org newsletter by Maria Popova. If you missed last week’s edition — Kahlil Gibran on silence, solitude, and the courage to know yourself; Wendell Berry on delight as a force of resistance to consumerism and hardship — you can catch up right here. And if you are enjoying this labor of… Read More Brainpickings.org Newsletter I like

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Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Address by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the 2nd Convocation of AIIMS Jodhpur •Trifed Celebrates 100 days of Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana and Forges Association with Global Fashion Designer Ritu Beri •Photo Division announces 8th National Photography Awards •Raksha Mantri… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

What am I reading

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews passing out parade of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Ministry of Information & Broadcasting – 8 hours ago Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the passing out parade ofIndian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun today where 377 gentlemen cadets (GCs) of 145 Regular Course, 128 Technical Graduate Course, including… Read More What am I reading

Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

Press Information BureauGovernment of India Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases. •Dr. Jitendra Singh says Prime Minister has described Northeast as a new engine of a New India. •President of India in Jodhpur; Addresses the 2nd Convocation of AIIMS Jodhpur; Inaugurates New Building of Rajasthan High Court •Income Tax Department conducts search & survey operations on Share… Read More Requested Ministry-wise PIB releases.

My Fav James Clear Newsletter

3-2-1 Thursday Note: You are receiving this email because you subscribed to my weekly newsletter. Every Thursday, I send out my “3-2-1” newsletter with 3 ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question for you to ponder. Once or twice per month, I also send out long-form articles on how to live better.  3… Read More My Fav James Clear Newsletter

WORD OF THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY   Hugger-mugger HUHG-er-MUHG-er Part of speech: adjective Origin: Unknown, 16th century   1 Chaotic and disorganized 2 Conducted with a secret or clandestine nature       Examples of Hugger-mugger in a sentence   “You could barely see the carpet in the hugger-mugger bedroom.”   “His motives were unclear, but the hugger-mugger requests were suspicious.”… Read More WORD OF THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY   Divination div-ə-NAY-shun Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 14th century   1 The practice of foretelling the future by supernatural means 2 An especially strong sense of intuition or perception       Examples of Divination in a sentence   “The fortune teller was known for her divination skills, using tea leaves and tarot… Read More WORD OF THE DAY